Mini Reliability
Mini is more famous for its iconic looks and association with best of British design than the quality of its engineering. If ever a car could get away with shoddy build quality and questionable mechanical performance, it’s surely the lovable Mini. But Britain’s favourite little car actually has a pretty creditable track record when it comes to reliability, in recent years at least.
While Mini doesn’t trouble the top of the reliability table, its midtable performance means prospective owners shouldn’t be overly concerned. Our recent reliability study places Mini 14th out of 33 manufacturers with a solid score of 4.1 out of 5. It fares less well in the frequency of failure table, however. The overall impression is that Minis are somewhat prone to mechanical failure but that repair costs are relatively low.
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How reliable are Mini’s top models?
Mini Cooper
Generally speaking, the ever-popular Mini Cooper ranks about average, if not slightly below average, in most reliability surveys. Owners mostly have positive things to say about life with a Mini Cooper but it’s clear that there’s room for improvement when it comes to reliability. Though Mini repairs are generally cheap the relatively high likelihood of mechanical failure means it’s wise to have a good warranty in place.
Mini One
The Mini One’s warranty survey results are very similar to the Mini Cooper’s, in a word -average. The repair costs are on average marginally more expensive. The most frequently reported failures relate to the engine – 33.02% according to the Reliability Index.
The benefits of a Mini warranty from MotorEasy
Our reliability survey shows that while Minis are far from a liability, mechanical failure isn’t uncommon, so it makes sense to ensure that you and your Mini are protected against the cost and stress associated with repairs.
MotorEasy warranties are designed to take the stress out of car ownership. With the protection of a MotorEasy warranty or GAP insurance, you can stop worrying about repair costs and get on with enjoying your Mini.
Repairs are effortless when you’re protected by a MotorEasy warranty. We’ll cover the costs and deal with the garage on your behalf. And unlike many warranty, service and maintenance plans we also cover your car for all consequential damage. This means you won’t be hit with the cost of any knock-on work a garage needs to carry out.
We also arrange collection and delivery from your home or work through our network of 10,000 garages nationwide. All work is monitored by our team of top engineers, and we shop around to find the best rates. A MotorEasy car warranty even covers your car wherever you are in the EU for up to 60 days!
Recent paid repairs for Minis
Coughing up for repairs is and unfortunate part of car ownership, especially when they’re unexpected. To give you an idea of how much common repairs are likely set you back here’s a list of recent Mini repairs and how much they cost:
- Clubman: Repairing a Mini Clubman’s clutch plate can cost as much as £902.16, a significant cost that can be avoided by taking out a warranty with MotorEasy®.
- Convertible: We recently charged £300 to repair the torque converter in a Mini Convertible, a fee that could have been avoided with a MotorEasy® warranty.
- Cooper: The repair cost for a Mini Cooper’s catalytic converter can run to £494.48 according to our records. A MotorEasy® warranty will take care of unexpected repair costs like this.
- Countryman: We’ve charged £485.78 to repair the starter motor in a Mini Countryman. Another significant repair bill that may have been covered with a MotorEasy® warranty.
- One: Need to repair the ABS Pump in your Mini One? Our records show that the cost can be as much as £798. Invest in a comprehensive Mini warranty from MotorEasy® and you can save yourself the cost of unexpected repairs like this.
